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Herefordshire Historical Facts

4 Interesting and historical facts about Herefordshire.

Grand Old Lady in Hereford

Hereford Cathedral houses 10 bells which are 140ft high in the tower. The oldest of the bells is the sixth bell which dates to the 13th century. The bells of Hereford Cathedral are sometimes known as the 'Grand Old Lady' because of their unique ring of bells.

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Hereford's Magna Carta

Hereford is home to one of only four 1217 Magna Carta to survive, which can sometimes be seen on display at the cathedral alongside the famous Mappa Mundi, which is a medieval map of the world dating to 1300.

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The famous Mappa Mundi at Hereford, England

Hereford Cathedral is home to the famous 'Mappa Mundi' - a medieval map of the world created around 1300 by Richard of Holdingham. The Mappa Mundi is listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

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Hereford Museum

During its history, The Old House (c 1621) in Hereford, has been a butchers, an ironmongers, and a bankers. It is now a museum.

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